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CT Abdomen and pelvis + CT cystogram of the pelvis
Date: Dec 29, 2021
Question:
Which code should we use when CT cystogram of pelvis and CT abdomen and pelvis were done? Is it 51600 and 74176?
"CT imaging of the abdomen and pelvis was performed without intravenous contrast. Coronal and sagittal reformatted images were generated and reviewed. CT imaging of the pelvis was performed after the administration of contrast into the bladder via a Foley catheter using gravity. A total of 275 mL of Cystografin was used. Coronal and sagittal reformatted images were provided in addition to the standard axial images."
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